Vol: 5, Issue: 2 2015

Page: 34-49

Competency Mapping A Key for Mastering A Profession/Technique: A Case Study

S. Sriranjani Mokshagundam

Received Date: 2015-03-29

Accepted Date: 2015-04-04

Published Date: 2015-05-07

Present article is a case study conducted at Bosch Ltd, Bangalore Branch to document the procedure adopted for the Competency Mapping. Researcher has spent a couple of days to understand the detailed procedure and strategies for the successful implementation of succession planning. Documentation process includes data from secondary sources as well as the interview conducted at different levels of stakeholders. Interviews were also undertaken for different levels of employees who are directly involved in the process. It has been observed that Competency Mapping at this company concentrates on developing the employee at all levels and facilitates positive growth in all aspects. The study identifies that employees are satisfied with the formal procedures and practices at Bosch Ltd. Competency Mapping is not limited to a single course of action and the employee development takes place continuously as a matter of policy at Bosch Ltd. Competency Mapping plays an important role in increasing the organization’s capability to wisely make use of the available resources and thereby avoiding economic crisis.

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